NASHVILLE (AP) -- The last time June was so hot in Tennessee, many people didn't have home air conditioning and downtown movie houses advertised their chilled theaters as a way to draw in summertime crowds.That was 1953 and it was the hottest June on reco

The New York Times is reporting that a record drop in pending home sales and a slowdown in the construction market contributed to a sluggish outlook for the economy Thursday, highlighting the significance of government stimulus measures and job growth.The

ERWIN The husband of the former Unicoi County Schools finance director was arrested Thursday by the Erwin Police Department and charged with theft for allegedly using a credit card on the Unicoi County Band Booster account to make personal purchases.Brad

WASHINGTON The Obama administration and some state governments will begin accepting applications Thursday for new insurance programs designed to cover people who have been denied insurance because they have pre-existing medical conditions.These so-called

Restraurant News is reporting that Starbucks will turn on free Wi-Fi with one click on July 1 at U.S. and Canadian company-operated stores as a part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer experience. Customers with Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, tabl

According to the Housing wire, the House pushed through a three month closing extension of the homebuyer tax credit.Tonight, the Senate unanimously approved the bill leaving the President to ratify the provision by signing it into law, as early as tomor